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Swordtail tank mates
Xiphophorus hellerii
Compare Swordtail with each species below—every card opens a dedicated guide with behavior notes, water parameters, risks, and a clear verdict so you can plan a calmer community tank.
Pair compatibility guides
Every guide pairs Swordtail with one other species—behavior, water needs, and what often fails—so you can plan before stocking. 10 guides; open any card for the full article.
Swordtail & Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalarePair compatibilityAngelfish and Swordtail: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.
Swordtail & Bristlenose pleco
Ancistrus spp.Pair compatibilityBristlenose pleco and Swordtail: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.
Swordtail & Cardinal tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodiPair compatibilityCardinal tetra and Swordtail: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Swordtail & Cherry shrimp
Neocaridina davidiPair compatibilityCherry shrimp and Swordtail: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.
Swordtail & Corydoras (typical)
Corydoras spp.Pair compatibilityCorydoras (typical) and Swordtail: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.
Swordtail & Guppy
Poecilia reticulataPair compatibilityGuppy and Swordtail: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Often compatible with planning in most home tanks.
Swordtail & Molly
Poecilia sphenopsPair compatibilityMolly and Swordtail: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Often compatible with planning in most home tanks.
Swordtail & Neon tetra
Paracheirodon innesiPair compatibilityNeon tetra and Swordtail: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Swordtail & Platy
Xiphophorus maculatusPair compatibilityPlaty and Swordtail: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Often compatible with planning in most home tanks.
Swordtail & Zebra danio
Danio rerioPair compatibilitySwordtail and Zebra danio: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
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